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Bach Cantata Choir will sing works by Byrd, Purcell, Bach, Altnickol, and Thompson on Sunday afternoon

This final concert of the choir’s season will feature soloists and a chamber orchestra in two of the pieces that will be performed.


Portland Symphonic Girlchoir to present five vocal ensembles in season finale

The ambitious choir will conclude their 23rd season with a concert on Saturday evening. Next year will include plans to travel to New Orleans and China.


The Life, Art, and Music of Harry Smith: Positively Unreasonable – tribute at Alberta Rose, Sunday

“Harry Smith Tribute: Old Weird Americana,” put together by Portland’s Joe McMurrian, features an eclectic cast of musicians of various generations and musical proclivities…as you might expect.


Errick Lewis benefit – community comes together to help bassist

His broken hand needs extensive surgery. “Some of the dopest coming together to get the homey fixed up,” according Stephanie Griffin, his manager. Monday, May 21 at Someday Lounge.


Amina Figarova – ‘Amsterdam After Dark’ comes to the Mission Theater

Touring with her husband and flutist Bart Platteau in a sextet off of their new album, “Twelve.” Thursday, May 17.


U.K. : Classic 70′s Progressive Rock Supergroup comes to Portland

Drummer Terry Bozzio returns to Portland with the re-formed progressive rock trio, UK, this time with bassist John Wetton and keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson.


Great Lake Swimmers bring their own brand of wildness to Doug Fir

As part of their national tour to promote their fifth studio album in less than a decade, Toronto-based indie folk group Great Lake Swimmers bring their transcendent sound to the Doug Fir Lounge Monday, May 14, at 9 p.m.


The St. John’s Bizarre: Street fair season begins on Saturday

The music? The Corin Tucker Band, AU, Old Light, Grandparents, and the Dusu Mali Band. For the kids, the morning will kick off with Mo Phillips and a showcase by the Rock and Roll Camp for Girls..with the parade in the middle.


Rose Festival announces  music schedule – opens Friday, May 25

Ten days of music.Three days of Indie plus, Rock,Pop, Country, Blues and Soul and a whole day of cover bands…and fireworks.


Brainfeeder to bring array of LA electro flavors to Rotture on May 9th

Created by electro-whiz Flying Lotus, Brainfeeder is an LA-based music collective that will showcase some of its rising stars, including Samiyam, Mono/Poly, and Ryat, on Wednesday, May 9th, at Rotture.